This year, there are 5 amazing staff members that are retiring. We are so grateful that each of you chose to stay with us for many, many years! With a combined total of 91 years!

• Sheila Schmidt - 44 years

• Brenda Hyatt - 31 years

• Curtis Hennrich - 7 years

• Ken Crowson - 5 years

• Trish Wederski - 4 years

The district had a "Sweet Retirement" party where we were able to celebrate and tell some stories. If you see these staff members throughout the end of the school year and throughout the summer, be sure to wish them a happy retirement!

Thank you for all that you have done for our district and students! You will be missed!

Todd's hometown is Lander, Wy! He has been back in Wyoming for 12 years now. He is our new Assistant MS/HS Principal as well as our Athletic Director.

Todd has been a part of education for 12 years. He has his degree in SDSM&T - B.S. Interdisciplinary Science, and M.Ed. K12 Education Administration.

Todd and his wife (Stephanie) and have 5 kids: Arya, Braden, Conner, Xiayah, and Xakiel. They have a regular funny farm at their house with 5 dogs, 2 cats, 2 salamanders, 2 lizards, 1 tarantula, and a lot of chickens and ducks!

He also enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, working out, spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Todd is very excited to begin working with all of our awesome stakeholders in the Wind River Schools community! Welcome Todd!

Troy is from Crowheart and is the new Special Education Teacher at Wind River High School.

He attended Dakota Wesleyan University and Western Governors University where he earned a Social Studies Teaching Degree as well as a Masters Special Education Generalist. He has been an education for seven years.

He and his family enjoy sushi as well as outdoor activities and sports. A few of his favorite things are:

• Favorite Book/Author: Jocko Willink

• Favorite Sport/Team to Watch: Alabama Football

• Favorite Movie: Gladiator

• Favorite TV Show: Last Chance U

• Favorite Food: Sushi

• Favorite Color: Black

• Favorite Vacation Spot: Beach - Preferably Warm

• Favorite Band/Song: Anything by Zach Bryan (right now)